1. May 2015-Present
GEORGE BLANE ARNOLD
SUMMARY
Accomplished and energetic Electrical Instrumentation Technician with a solid
history of achievement in supervision through technician. Motivated leader with
strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include
Industrial Instrumentation, Industrial Electrician and Industrial Controls.
SKILLS
Commission, Configure, Calibrate,
and Troubleshoot all Industrial
Instrumentation
Install, Maintenance, and
Troubleshoot Honeywell DCS
Systems
Install, Maintenance, Repair and
Troubleshoot all Industrial
Switchgear
Install, Maintenance, Repair and
Troubleshoot all Industrial
Refrigeration Equipment
Install, Maintenance, Repair and
Troubleshoot all Industrial
Electrical Equipment
Generate and complete all
associated documentation needed to
ISO certify, Commission, PM and
Turn Key Projects
Generate forms using all Microsoft
Office Programs
EXPERIENCE
Workforce Development Manager
Westgate LLC
Coordinate Workforce Development thru company Managers, Trainers,
and Supervisors.
Work with HR in the hiring process.
Administer knowledge and performance testing.
Involved with Associated Builders and Contractors Pelican and Bayou
Chapter education and manpower committee
Member of Baton Rouge Community College Westside Industry Steering
Team.
Work with High Schools Westgate LLC provides sponsorship for along
with ABC Pelican Chapter to educate High School Students thru NCCER
curriculum.
327 East Riveroaks
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
Ph: 225-281-0602
blanearnold@yahoo.com
2. Mar 2013-May 2015
Jan 1994-Jan 2013
Jan 1991-Jan 1994
Convent, La
Jan 1988-Jan 1991
Baton Rouge, La
Jan 1983-Jan 1988
Jan 1979-Jan 1983
May 1975
Chattanooga, TN
Represent Westgate LLC as an adjunct BRCC Certified Craft Instructor in
Instrumentation, Electrical and Industrial Maintenance E&I for evening
classes.
Maintenance Electrician
Blue Cross Blue Shield of La
Maintained and repaired all electrical equipment and lighting.
Maintained and repaired all refrigeration equipment.
Senior Electrical/Instrumentation Technician
Honeywell International Inc. Baton Rouge Facility
Plant Maintenance Retired: Jan.1st 2013
Superintendent (Electrical/Instrumentation)
Amec Engineering, Inc. / Barnard and Burk
PVC Capacity Expansion Project, installation of 5kv and 15kv Switchgear, 480
MCC units, all power and controls to motors, lighting and instrumentation. Dow
Chemical, Plaquemine, La. Instruments and electrical of LHC III Gas Turbine
replacement, installation of 5kv and 15kv Switchgear, 480v MCC units, all power
and controls to motors, lighting and instrumentation. Texaco USA Erath, La.
LPG Storage and Barge Loading Facility: EPC Turnkey work scope 30,000 manual
man-hours Rubicon Inc. Geismer La. MDI Plant expansion and Polyols Plant
debottlenecking: mechanical and E/I work scope 60,000 man-hours
Foreman
Formosa Plastics Corp
Baton Rouge La. VCM Unit Control System Modification; E/I work scope
(pneumatic to electronic conversion) 20,000 manhours Triad Electrical and
Controls Inc. Foreman 1988 to 1991 Exxon Chemical Americas, Baton Rouge La.
SACC/NACC Project: electrical/ instrumentation work scope Pneumatic to
electronic conversion to TDC 300 System.
Superintendent
Westgate Inc
Various new construction and maintenance projects involving both process plants
and non-process industrial facilities.
Heavy Equipment mechanic
Harmony Construction
EDUCATION
High School Diploma
Hixson High School
CERTIFICATIONS
3. NCCER Instructor Certification for Electrical
NCCER Instructor Certification for Instrumentation
NCCER Instructor Certification for Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician
NCCER Instructor Certified Core Curriculum
NCCER Certified Plus Industrial Electrician
NCCER Certified Plus Industrial Instrumentation
NCCER Certified Plus Instrument Fitter
Louisiana State University- Extended Course: Construction Estimating
Associated Builders and Contractors Certification Courses:
Construction Supervision (Human Relations)
Advanced Electrical Instrumentation
Planning and Scheduling
Certified-DuPont Safety Training observation Program (STOP)